John Mark Hicks

Just as the first section of Hosea concluded with God’s love for Israel and the promise of their return under a Davidic king (3:1-5) and the second section of Hosea closed with God’s compassion and love for Israel and their return to their homes (11:1-11), so the third and final section of Hosea ends with […]

Despite Israel’s adulteries and idolatries, Yahweh makes a surprising announcement. “Behold,” Yahweh says, I will renew my relationship with Israel as in the day when I brought her out of Egypt, loved her in the wilderness, and gave her prosperity in the land. A day is coming when Yahweh covenant with Israel in justice and […]

AI Summary Sardis: A City of Resilience John discussed the historical context and significance of the city of Sardis, focusing on its geographical location, ancient map placement, and the devastating earthquake of 17 AD that heavily affected the city. He explained that Sardis was rebuilt with imperial funding from Emperor Trajan after the earthquake, and […]

When we remember God’s mighty acts of restoration and redemption, we celebrate! We know our God is a Redeemer whose steadfast love endures forever. Therefore, we continuously ask God to redeem, restore, and renew. We pray for revival. We pray for renewal. And God will bring the harvest! Bobby Valentine and John Mark Hicks discuss […]

Sometimes assembly is more important than a wedding night. That doesn’t sound right, does it? But it is the message of Joel 2:12-17. The impending disaster, the day of the Lord, created an urgency within Israel that prioritized the gathering of God’s people over wedding celebrations. A penitent people, according to Joel, should assemble to […]